Background
Niger faces three major humanitarian crises. The first humanitarian crisis is along the Malian border in Tillabรฉri and Tahoua, where attacks attributed to armed Islamist groups have spilled into Niger. The second crisis is due to Boko Haram insurgencies in the Lake Chad Basin which mainly affects Diffa region, the third is the presence of 35,000 refugees in Maradi region, exacerbated by increasing cross-border violence and banditry from Nigeria. According to the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) 2023, an estimated 4.3 million people are in need of humanitarian aid. 2.7 million people have been targeted by the humanitarian response plan, with around 1.5 million people in need of protection. Another situation of humanitarian interest is that Niger is a transit country for north-bound migrants and has developed into a major hub of migratory movements northwards to Algeria and Libya.
NRC set up an Area Office in Niamey in 2019 covering field offices in Tillaberi, Maradi, Tahoua and has been established as a full-fledged country programme since June 2023ย to contribute to the protection challenges faced by displaced populations.
NRC is looking for a Livelihood and Food Security (LFS) Programme Development Manager who will take the lead on the design, development and quality implementation of the LFS programme in Nigerย in close collaboration with the other technical program departments. The PDM will also support and manage the program implementation in close collaboration with Area Managers under the supervision of the Head of Program (HoP).
Learn more about NRC operations in Niger here.
What we are looking for:
A professional with a good mastery of LFS and experience in the Sahel area, a strategic thinker with strong proposal writing, and effective team management skills.
Key skills required include stakeholder management, capacity building and training, adaptability, and collaborative spirit in a diverse and dynamic environment.
What you will do:ย
In this position, you will:
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What you will bring:
Minimum 4 yearsโ experience working as a Programme Manager/Specialist in humanitarian and recovery contexts. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Food Security expertise โ with a specific focus on basic economic security (Food production inputs, Tools/equipment inputs, Income generation initiatives, Social Safety Net). Expertise in cash-based intervention and market-based approaches including value chain analysis. Fluency in English & French, both written and verbal. Knowledge of the Sahel context specifically Niger humanitarian context. Knowledge, experience and skills with market-based programming, are required.ย A clear interest and understanding of Protection Mainstreaming (Safe & Inclusive Programming) Experience with start-up or expansion of new programmes. Experience in team capacity building. Knowledge and experience with both household Food Security and Livelihoods analysis is required. Experience in developing professional networks, partnerships and external representation is required. Experience designing relevant assessments and multi-sectoral needs assessments and analysis is required.What we offer:
Duty station:ย Niamey, Nigerย Contract: 12-month contract (possible extension, dependent on performance & funding)ย Travel: up toย 50%ย Salary/benefits: gradeย 9 on NRCโsย scaleย with accompanying terms and conditions NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.ย We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.ยFind out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process:
To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email, or click on Opportunity MarketPlace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English or French, ensuring to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. We receive many applications for each vacant position, and as a result, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Send in your application byย 14th January 2024. If you have any questions about this role, please emailย cwa.recruitment@nrc.noย with the job title as the subject line.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.